Instant Pot Frozen Chicken
This quick and easy recipe for Instant Pot Frozen Chicken allows you to cook perfectly tender and juicy chicken directly from the freezer in about 30 minutes. It's a lifesaver for busy weeknights or when you forget to defrost your chicken!
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 tongs
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 breasts frozen chicken About 1.5 lbs total.
- 1 cup chicken broth or water Essential for creating steam.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Optional.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika Optional.
- to taste none salt
- to taste none pepper
Instructions
- Start by adding the chicken broth or water to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Place the frozen chicken breasts in the pot, stacking them if necessary.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken, if using, and sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika (if using), salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, ensuring the steam release valve is set to the sealing position.
- Select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' button and set the time for 20 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, let the Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 5 minutes, then switch the steam release valve to venting.
- When all the pressure has been released, carefully open the lid and use tongs to remove the chicken breasts.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding it. Serve as desired.
Notes
You can add other seasonings or vegetables (like onions or carrots) to the Instant Pot for added flavor.
Make sure the chicken is fully cooked; it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for later use.